CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/21/19 - The tangled web behind Dr. King's assassination with hard-core researcher and author Lamar Waldron. Uncovered history of how it happened and the connections to Trump's former CIA lawyer Attorney Genera

A fascinating deep dive with author and hard-core researcher Lamar Waldron, author and co-author with Thom of numerous books on the related coverups of the MLK & JFK assasinations, Iran Contra, and other crimes. Also, the connection to the former CIA lawyer William Bar who is presently candidate for Attorney General. ---- Thom reads from 'Legacy of Secrecy' by Lamar Waldron and also by Thom himself ---- Scott in Kansas connects the diversity of presidential candidates to diverse superheroes in movies today. Then, Thom flashes back to Lindsey Graham's very public insistance on Bill Clinton's impeachment for the crime of lying about sex- not quite his standard for Don Trump these days. Caller Jan is concerned for Michael Cohen's safety after Trump's tweet threat, reminding Thom of the mysterious witness dissapearances of those who threatened Reagan and Bush. And Sharon in Minnesota says the Constitutional does not specify the President can not be indicted. ---- Finally, Bob Ney of Talk Media News with the stories behind the day's headlines.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/18/19 - Trump's many lies bump up against evidence, facts, and science. Thom discusses the bombshell evidence of at least two broad cases of impeachable criminal lies demonstrated in FBI and New York criminal

Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies.... A leaked memo proves that Trump's people lied to congress when they claimed there was no intentional program to take kids from their refugee parents at the border. And Thom covers the bombshell evidence the FBI has discovered of impeachable criminal lies; Trump directly instructed persons- including Cohen and his family- to tell congress about Trump's Russia ties. And there is another impeachable high crime; federal prosecutors in New York have released specific evidence that Trump illegally paid money to hush up his former lovers using campaign dollars and for campaign purposes. ----- Why is the human mind so vulnerable to 'devious communication'? Psychologist Bryan Welch looks at the events that have created two separate realities- the world of Trump supporters and the world of his critics. Thom discusses his new book 'State of Confusion: Assault on the American Mind'. ----- Author of the book 'Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator'- Dr. Greg Jackzo- argues that nuclear power is not practical or sustainable. ----- Thom reads from Jackzo's book. Callers chime in. ----- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News has been keeping up with the trouble American negotiators are having in Syria and North Korea considering the random and unpredictable actions of our president, and especially given his constant lies. ----- Callers respond interestingly to issues raised during the show.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/17/19 - American billionaire fantasy that we can have a country without a government runs up against economic reality as the Trump shake down continues.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/16/19 - The increasing income inequality in America has damaging consequences for real people, and as automation and outsourcing seem set to increase, what could be a solution? Andrew Yang argues it could be

Presidential candidate and author Andrew Yang argues that a universal basic income (UBI) is the solution to many of our basic economic problems. He and Thom have a fascinating discussion. ---In today's book club, Andrew Yang's 'The War on Normal People. ---The feasibility of autonomous trucks from the perspective of Bryan in Connecticut, a truck driver. And the discussion continues with our insightful callers. ---Thom word-wrestles with conservative Julio Rivera on the question of inequality of income in America. ---Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News has her ear to the ground, and she's hearing alot of things. ---Thom tears stories from the news, now and then- from the discovery that the oceans are absorbing global warming heat, to former CIA lawyer and later US Attorney General Bill Barr's New York Times cover story from back in the day when he buried Iran-Contra. And callers join in the conversation.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/15/19 - Bill Barr- a man with a history of hiding presidential crimes- is Trump's nominee for attorney general. Thom details Barr's history from covert CIA operative to mass incarceration cheerleader back

Trump's latest candidate for attorney general goes before Congress, but who is this guy? Thom reminds us of Bill Barr's history as the former CIA lawyer and Bush insider who was the coverup artist for Iran/Contra. And how does rampant federal corruption tie into Pompeo and Pence seriously expecting Jesus to make all things new? ----- The Brexit deal is heating up, Luke Vargas has the scoop on British Prime Minister Teresa May's plans, and the response of opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: Bill Barr's crime coverup resume. ------ We hear briefly from Corey Booker at the attorney general hearing. And, more details on Barr's Bush/CIA inner circle career. ------ Progressive Caucus leader Congressman Ro Khanna takes perceptive listener calls on the politics of the day. ------ Thom reads from 'The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity, and Improve Everyone's Well-Being.' ------- Thom details how former CIA operative Bill Barr orchestrated the burial of the Iran-Contra crimes, and how during his former attorney general gig under HW Bush he helped create the massive levels of incarceration that begun in the 90s. We hear from thoughtful callers and Kamala Harris too.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/14/19 - The government protects the common person from the power of the rich- both foreign and domestic. In a case of whodunnit?, Thom asks whether Trump is sold out to local oligarchs like the Koch brothers,

We now know the FBI has had reason to investigate Trump's financial obligations to the Russian government since at least 2016. And, financial ties have been demonstrated between foreign governments and some key Republican players in Congress. Thom asks who is really pulling the strings? Could it be oligarchs abroad, and/or at home? Does the federal shutdown further the mission of billionaires to create a disrespect for government generally? ----- Thom keenly discusses his thesis with callers, adding detail and dimension to his argument. ----- The discussion gets heated when Thom takes on conservative commentator Charles Sauer and the reality and causes of inequality in this country. ----- Thom reads from 'The Women's Suffrage Movement', a collection of essays on historic social justice activism. ----- Thom discusses the Los Angeles teacher's strike in the context of the struggle for freedom from oligarchic power. ----- Thom gets former Republican Congressman Bob Ney's take on just who Trump is sold out to. Plus, John Bolton asks the Pentagon to plan going to war with Iran.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/11/19 - On the 75th anniversary of the 2nd Bill of Rights, Thom reflects on FDR's vision versus Trump's reality. Thom discusses with listeners what a state of emergency would mean for America, and what is the

Thom reflects on the 75th anniversary of FDR's 2nd Bill of Rights of considers that vision versus the conditions of today and more news stories. Thom holds a spirited discussion with thoughtful listeners while discussing that Trump lied on TV and made no real effort to compromise with Congress. Professor Richard Wolff shares his insight on what chance Democratic proposals to require pharmaceuticals to limit their price gouging have of passing. Thom discusses with listeners what a state of emergency would mean for America, and what is the reality now for unpaid federal employees. A reading from 'Notes on a Nervous Planet' by Matt Hague. Luke Vargas from Talk Media News updates Thom on the military's mixed command signals on the pull out from Syria and the implications of the Huawei executive arrested in Poland on spying charges.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/10/19 - Will Trump use emergency powers to bypass Congressional disagreement over his wall obsession? What can be done to maintain the constitution's checks and balances, and what should Progressive stra

Thom explores the potential dangers if Trump succeeds at gaining emergency powers and where it will end. Mark Pocan, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus takes listener calls on the politics of the government shutdown. Former Republican congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News briefs Thom on the history of presidential use of Emergency Powers, and they consider the state of play of the ever-moving chess board.

In Thom's take today: Brazenness is a leadership quality shared by many great presidents. Although, as Trump scores high on brazenness, yet Trump doesn't have the rest of the presidential toolkit including morality, intelligence, introspection, empathy, and foresight. Thom looks at how this deficit may be a threat to us all. Caller Paulette adds the word 'indifference', which Thom says is the opposite of love, an even more destructive than hatred. Caller Fred has experience in the evangelical movement, but he's pretty pissed about the corrupt way they are supporting Trump. Caller Rudy says racism is in the DNA of this country, and Trump is hurting the standing of white America with other groups. Thom continues today's town hall discussion as Trump tries to work the 'wall thing' BS for his next presidential campaign. Ellen Rattner with Talk Media News has had her ear to the ground, and brings us the latest headlines. Thom reads from Ocean Robbin's new book, 'The 31 Day Food Revolution.' Thom continues today's town hall discussion with thoughtful callers, on the subjects including of Trump, racism and immigration.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/08/19 - How does Democracy work when the news is owned by corporations and billionaires? Is this why they obsess over scandal, celebrity, and horse race instead of real issues?.. the way the media has treated

Thom introduces the idea that most of our media is fundamentally corrupt, and the way they misreported OAC's tax ideas is a clear example of this. --------- George in Illinois adds that the major corporate Spanish networks also skew the news.------ Thom welcomes Pulitzer-winning Art Cullen, a small town reporter in Iowa. A discussion on the fact that the national media barely reported the unprecedented crowds welcoming Elizabeth Warren and her critique of corporate power. ------- The discussion of media corruption rolls along between Thom and his callers.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/07/19 - Progressives hone their strategy as Trump continues to milk Latin American refugees for political gain. Author Greg Grandin joins to Thom to discuss what he calls the 'catastrophe' in central America

0:00 - Thom welcomes Greg Grandin, author of 'The End of the Myth from the Frontier to the Border Wall'- a fascinating description of the way both secret and overt American intervention in Latin America has created the flow of refugees that Trump is exploiting for his own purposes. Listeners add their own fascinating dimensions as they chime in. ----16:02 - Thom reads from 'Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator' by Gregory B. Jaczko ----21:33 - Thom has a fascinating talk with listeners about Progressive strategy in responding to Trump's crazy. ----30:30 - The conversaton continues, as Congressman Mark Pocan responds to listener challenges. ----37:41 - Then- as the president's cabinet officials get $10,000 per month raises, even as many ordinary federal workers are out on furlough. Thom extends the conversation to the sometimes harsh economic reality Americans are facing. But hope is on the horizon as the blue wave continues to roll ashore... right? ----48:25 - Former Congressman Bob Ney from Talk Media News brings his insight on the constantly moving chessboard in Washington. ----54:46 - Callers close out the hour with theories and proposals.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/04/19 - Is the media's coverage of Elizabeth Warren fair, or can it even be fair given the biases in our culture towards women? And Dr. Richard Wolff takes the pulse of the economy while Like Vargas watches th

Despite cable media's piling-on of criticism of Elizabeth Warren's ancestry test, it turns out that no Native American elected leaders were asked in the national coverage. When leaders were asked, all supported Warren and yet consensus of the so called debacle continues. Thom continues the conversation on gender and race with his brilliant callers. ---------- Marxist economist Dr. Richard Wolff gives an update on economic news and Thom takes listeners' phone questions. --------- Luke Vargas reports on Talk Media News has the skinny of Chinese tariff negotiations and how the Saudis are handling the Khashoggi killers.

Ass-kicker Nancy Pelosi is now officially the Speaker of the House, and prepared to go toe-to-toe with Trump. And while the partial government shutdown drags on, the president worries he might look foolish. ------- Peter Beinhart joins Thom, his article in The Atlantic considers the degree of bias against Elizabeth Warren in the media, and how she might be considered more fairly. ------- Thom carries on an enthusiastic discussion with diverse callers on the extent of gender and racial bias in our society in 2019. ------- We find out what is the real deal about 'PayGo' from former congressman Bob Ney.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/02/19 - Politics starts with a bang as Elizabeth Warren debuts her Progressive agenda and likely presidential run. But can her issues get a fair hearing? Harry Reid says Trump is amoral. And Food and Water Wat

Elizabeth Warren appears ready to toss her hat in the ring with a campaign issues video. Thom considers her as the first authentically progressive candidate since Jimmy Carter. ------- Thom reads from 'Playing with Fire' by Lawrence O'Donell. ------- Will Elizabeth Warren be able to run on the issues, or will she be judged superficially? Thoughtful callers respond. And, how can we implement the Progressive's 'Green New Deal?' ------- Harry Reid's article in the NY Times asked 'is Trump immoral or amoral?' Thom thinks the Donald is a functioning sociopath. ------- Patty Lovera of Food and Water Watch on Trump appointee's dismantling of USDA regulations that protect the public. ------- Ellen Rattner from Talk Media News is here again with day's most interesting headlines!

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/01/19 - Today, a robust discussion on immigration from down south, Trump's wall fixation, and how Ronald Reagan used undocumented workers to bust unions. Then- from Trump's new Boeing Secretary of Defense, to

Thom calls out Trump for flagrantly violated the Hatch act by using a photo-op with the troops to trash talk the Democrats' lack of support for building a wall. But is this giant project practical or worth the effort? Callers, including a Texas rancher with waterfront on the Rio Grande respond thoughtfully on what impact this proposed project would really have. And Thom shows how Ronald Reagan's union-busting policies are really to blame for mass Hispanic immigration. --------- John Nichols drops in with his most recent article for The Nation magazine, an expose on Trump's acting Secretary of Defense. ------------ Thom reads from Ralph Nader's book 'Breaking Through Power- It's Easier than We Think.' ----------- Professor Robert Reich appears on the show to argue that we must return to enforcing antitrust laws to restore competition and save capitalism from itself.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/31/18 - As we stand on the doorstep of a new year, what does the climate science say the future is likely to have in store for us? Carbon emissions are increasing everywhere but Europe, and Republicans continu

Climate scientist Dr. Michael Mann is back with the current science, and also specifics on what we need to do to avoid catastrophe.--------- Thom runs us through the state of the world as climate change has already started to bite into the world economy. - Lisa in Ohio wonders if we are witnessing the fall of our civilization. John in Vancouver wonders if we are capable of shifting enough to save the planet. He and Thom agree that buying local is key. And Marta in Big Bear, California argues that a Progressive Green New Deal could save the world that neoliberalism seems intent on consuming. ---------- Thom reads from the 2018 edition of his book 'Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late'. -------- Thom interviews Mia K. Van Rossum, author of a new book 'The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment'. ------ Thom's take on some of the latest environmental news, including Trump's rollback of the mercury rule for coal-fired power plants. And Trump thinks letting oil producers flare off carcinogens is a great idea too. ---------- Jacob in Baltimore says a Green New Deal isn't enough, we also need a Global Green Marshall Plan to help nations develop cleanly and win goodwill for our country. Chris in Oakland thinks solar power could get us out of the Middle East for good. ------ Rudy in Georgia says we much change or go extinct. Tom in Indiana wonders if somebody might be testing us to see if we're worthy of settling space.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/28/18 - Economics Richard Wolff thinks we might be on the verge of the recession that was only delayed by government intervention in 2008. And Thom notices that all they talk about on cable news is personality

Thom speaks with Economics Professor Richard Wolff on whether a worldwide recession or depression is likely. Dr. Wolff points out that the capitalist economy crashes every eight to ten years, and although there have been many proposed solutions over the years. nothing seems to be working. Thom and the professor speculate on what might done to fix it. ------------ After an injury makes Thom spend extra time with the cable news channels- he's shocked at the near-complete lack of actual issues discussed. Callers and Thom think up alternatives. ------------ Trump's manipulations, lies and insanity deepen. Specifics given. ------------ Thom reads from 'Thunderdome Politics- An Uncivil War' by Greg Seargeant. ------------ Callers challenge Thom. ------------ Brit-watcher Victoria Jones catches us up with the latest moves towards Brexit.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/27/18 - Thom and Rep Mark Pocan field listener questions as the government shutdown continues. Thom speaks with Truthout.org's Candice Berndt on First Step Act. And what happened to "Politics Stops at the W

Thom reviews Thomas Friedman's recent opinion piece in The New York Times, "Time for G.O.P. to Threaten to Fire Trump" and ponders what's worse- Trump's crimes or his temperament? Why aren't Republicans outraged? A Democratic Prez could not get away with behaving the same way. And what happened to "Politics Stops at the Water's Edge?" Is Trump violating the Hatch Act? ----------- Thom welcomes Truthout.org's Candice Berndt, who has been looking at the 'First Step Act' that somehow just ends up helping rich criminals stay out of jail. -------- Callers try to put arch-Progressive Representative Mark Pocan against the wall, but he and Thom use their twin super-powers of facts and reason to escape. Timely and interesting calls. ------- Thom reads from his book 'Thresholds', from the chapter 'Sociopathic Paychecks.' --------- The fascinating conversation with Representative Mark Pocan continues. ------- Morris in Long Beach sings us towards justice.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/26/18 - What's the Price Americans Pay for Privatization of the Commons? Thom answers listener questions and gives his take on the latest news.

What's the Price Americans Pay for Privatization of the Commons? Did Romans "The Fall of the Roman Empire" Pay the Same Price? Thom gives his take on the recent news including the more important impact of Donald debunking Santa to children and a new report which indicates that Trump's bone spurs were a lie all along.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/25/18 - As evidence for the ongoing insect apocalypse piles up (but not on our windshields), Dr. Michael Mann is here with the climate science. And Thom connects back to the root problem of unfettered greed.

Thom looks carefully at the science and evidence that we are watching a crash of insect populations around the world. But is this part and parcel with the decline of all life on earth? What is the real cause? -------- Climatologist Dr. Michael Mann, director of the Earth System Science Center speaks with Thom about the recent scientific studies on global climate change and the stark choice between carbon alternatives... or ruin. -------- The ongoing extinctions across the planet are ultimately caused by wealth inequality, a system propped up by elite political power based on manipulating the population via race baiting. But people are starting to see through the lies. -------- Listeners phone in to discuss with Thom questions on climate change, sustainable energy efficiency and the significance of wide-scale human transitioning to a lower carbon lifestyle, including plant-based food instead of funding the extraordinary amount of land farmed with carbon fuels to produce animal feed.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/24/18 - Today, Thom's take on Christmas! Is paganism on the rise? Is James Madison's nightmare of government corrupting Christianity coming true? Interesting callers chime in throughout. Where did Santa Claus

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/21/18 - Geopolitics is in a tizzy as an economic crisis looms, while Trump plays his border-wall fiddle to distract attention from his plan to abandon our Syrian allies over the objections of, well, almost eve

Dr Richard Wolff and Thom think the crash made inevitable by the Great Recession bailout may be upon us. Evidence is given. -------- Turkey's dictator says he will delay his planned slaughter of the Kurds. What does this mean for the region? And as Trump is willing to partially shut down the government, supposedly for his border wall dream- Thom thinks this is all distraction from the way Trump's family will profit from sacrificing the Kurds to Turkey. Thom gives a clarifying short synopsis of the Syrian conflict in response to caller Matt's inquiry. Thom engages callers on how this all relates to geopolitics, the price of oil, the Saudis, and central American immigrants. ---------------- Former Department of Homeland Security Analyst and owner of DT Analytics, Daryl Johnson has studied right-wing terrorism, and he's here to warn us that the federal government is not monitoring them at all. He argues the primary yet unacknowledged terrorist threat to Americans comes from white, right wing extremists. ----------- Thom reads from Edward Nell's book 'Poverty and Progress in Economics'. -------------- After a call from Turkey, Trump fought his own staff to pull out of Syria- what really went down? Luke Vargas, the chief Foreign Correspondent for Talk Media News, has the real story.

Congresswoman and deep thinker Maryann Williamson is with Thom on her possible run for the president. Her view is that we need to have a much wider discussion than just hating on Trump - we need to fight the re-establishment of an economic aristocracy that constantly works against true democracy. And Madison in Portland chimes in. ------- Lisa Graves, author and legal scholar, makes the case that the Senate Judiciary Committee has a legal obligation to recall Brett Kavanaugh for lying to the Senate- and what you can do to help. ------- TRIGGER WARNING - Anybody who has lost a loved one to the global war on Christmas should not listen to this segment. ------- Talk Media News joins us once again, in the person of Bob Ney. Immigration and our sudden withdrawal from Syria are the subject matter. ------- Thom reads from 'It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration is Doing to America' by David J. Kosten. ------- Jeff Merkley, Senator from Oregon, champions the cause of immigrant children still held in prison camps near the Texas-Mexico border. ------- Keeping up to date with the Conways and Trumpses. ------- John in Ohio says things are going ok. ------- Finally, Thom looks at two more important stories in the news today.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/19/18 - As progressives position themselves to take control of the House of Representatives, issues such as banning assault weapons come to the fore.

Thom discusses the new bump stock ban with Craig DeLuz, Director of Legislative & Public Affairs at the Firearms Policy Coalition.------Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer listener calls about the remaining session of Congress and upcoming transition, the threat of government shut down, health care legislation and more. ------Listeners call-in on subjects including guns and weapons ban.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/18/18 - From Dick Cheney to Trump, rich people have so often had their authoritarian fangs sunk deep in the veins of American working people. But are their economic ponzi schemes unraveling in front of our eye

Seven year old Jakelin Caal's death was brought about from dehydration after being denied water in ICE custody. Her death brings a human face to Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's inhuman border policies. How Neoliberal Economics are Creating a Financial Freeze. 2018 ends with the first month since November 2008 where not a single company has borrowed money from the United States high yield corporate bond market. ----------------------------- The Curious Case of Jerome Corsi. Thom interviews Jerome Corsi, author of Silent No More: How I Became a Political Prisoner of Muellers Witch Hunt, and asks what may be the significance of his testimony to the special prosecutor. Jerome Corsi fashions himself a political prisoner under attack by the Mueller investigation for what he says are partisan reasons. ------------------------------------- VICE : How Bad a Criminal was Dick Cheney? Adam McKay, the writer & director of the new movie, VICE, exploring the vices of former vice president Dick Cheney, joins the program to answer the question.--------------------------------------- Larry Cohen of "Our Revolution" brings an update of the Democracy Initiative. ----------------------------------- Luke Vargas with Talk Media News gives his report.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/17/18 - Is the economy about to tank? With the "The Foreclosure King" fat cat Steve Mnuchin as Trump's Secretary of the Treasury, what could go wrong? Meanwhile- the Affordable Care Act struck down by a judge,

Thom looks at signs that we may be on the verge of a re-run of the 2008 financial crisis. David Dayan, author of 'Fat Cat- The Steve Mnuchin Story' has been studying the scam banker who has become fabulously rich exploiting tricks of the financial industry. A man called 'The Foreclosure King' is now the president's Treasury Secretary as the economy begins to tank. What could go wrong? Thom presents a survey of major CEOs that found that even they feel Trump is running our economy into the ground. Bob Ney with Talk Media News is concerned how Congress will respond to a Texas judge striking down the Affordable Care Act. Greg Palast updates us on the crazy case of the elections in Georgia. Robert Wolfson, founder of 'Writers Action Group' is helping Progressive Democrats communicate better. Thom takes fascinating calls on the subjects of proportional representation, communicating climate change, and the Affordable Care Act.

Professor Richard Wolff analyzes the French yellow vest protests and points out that resentment over financial insecurity is unfairly placed on immigrants. Thom explains the triple threat of the looming financial crisis, the political crisis from criminals in the White House, and the climate crisis which may devastate all. Thom reflects on the news of the day including the economic revelation of the dollar store supersurgence. Thom has an earnest conversation with callers about the signs and symptoms of the growing economic equality in America and what we might do about it. Book Club - The Next American City: The Big Promise of Our Midsize Metros. Talk Media News - Luke Vargas

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/13/18 - Today- Bernie Sanders on leading the debate over our part in the Yemeni war. And, Scott Ritter on the true story behind America's 'Iran Problem'- it isn't about nukes. And and Author David Priest who w

Thom looks at the most interesting stories in the news today, from Trump stealing from his own campaign fund, the stunning rise in scam phone calls, and the latest Russia convictions. Plus- Is Walgreens a Republican supporter? ------- Bernie Sanders stops by as he calls for a debate on the Senate floor about America's support for the murderous blockade and war in Yemen. ------- Talk Media News's Bob Ney briefs us on America's Saudi involvement with Yemen's deadly war. ------- In the book club: Thom reads from Bernie Sander's book 'Where Do We Go From Here?' -------- The latest Russia court case- and an interview with David Priest, author of 'How To Get Rid of a President'. -------- Former U.N. Weapons Inspector, Scott Ritter, makes the case that Iran was never pursuing nuclear weapons, so why has Donald Trump unmade the agreement? What is the real story of America's 'Iran Problem'? ------ A woman was just convicted of murder for shooting her rapist when she was just 16 years old- why did she get a 51 year sentence? And, Holly in Missouri wants to know why candidates for office are always rich people? -------

Thom examines Trump's media style through the lens of professional wrestling with insights from a new essay by Matt Taibbi exposing Donald as the classic heel.------ Listeners call in with revelations on Trump's history in pro wrestling, the audience perceptions and reactions to the baby-"face" hero and the villainous "heel" and how Trump manipulates the unsuspecting media with his base pleasing portrayal of an anti-hero.----- Ellen Ratner gives the Talk Media News report with updates about Michael Cohen's sentencing and denouncement of Trump and how so called "opportunity zones" intended to help minority populations are changing regulations.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/11/18 - Are there financial and structural indicators that the unraveling of the economy Thom predicted is happening now? Respected economist Dr. Stephanie Kelton says we can avoid climate disaster with a Gree

After all the losses in the stock market, Thom postulates that financial signs indicate we may be coming to the crash he wrote about in his book, the inevitable consequence of the way the system was propped up in after the crash of 2007. But this time we don't have room to drop interest rates. What can we do? ------ Green New Deal. And she says there is a way we can pay for it too. ------ A fascinating discussion on the possible consequences of the federal deficit. Japan's example discussed. And Thom debates a caller who says we need to pay everything off. ------ Cole Stangler reports from Paris, France on the Yellow Vest Movement. ------ Now that Trump has been named as a criminal in a federal case, what would be the consequence of impeaching Trump and Pence together? Callers get excited and dream about House Speaker Pelosi becoming President, and related ideas. ------ James in Spokane brings up the question of changing House rules when Democrats take their majority in the House of Reps in January. And then Thom asks Bob Ney of Talk Media News how this might work, he gets an earful of interesting.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/10/18 - The Crimes of Herbert Walker Bush - From Watergate slush funds to CIA murder coverups to Iran-Contra to stopping the 2000 Florida recounts, to the real cause of 9-11-- with many stops in between to mak

Frist, briefly: Trump's crimes have now been stated to be fact in federal court. Is this enough to impeach? ------ A long fascinating conversation on The Crimes of George Herbert Walker Bush with historian Lamar Waldron, followed by Thom's callers take on the legacy of the Bush crime family. ------- A reading from 'Winner Take All - The Elite Sharade of Changing the World' by Anand Giridharadas.

Thom explains the GOP plans to strip social programs and details a deeper understanding of the student loan debt crisis and its devastating effects.
While exposing the scam of Medicare Advantage, Thom answers listener questions about universal health care and Medicare.
Life expectancy takes a significant dive from suicide and overdose as a result of the economic ruin caused by conservative corruption.
For the book club, Thom reads from 'Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society' by Thomas Frank.
To gain more insight into the investigation of Trump's potential “kompromat” Thom speaks with the author of 'War with Russia: From Putin and Ukraine To Trump and Russiagate' Stephen Cohen.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/06/18 - As the financial markets freak out in response to Trump's erratic bellicosity, economist Richard Wolff takes stock. And Thom inquires into Democratic party strategy in the house from the perspecitves o

Why is the stock market tanking? What will be the consequence of arresting a Chinese executive for violating American-made sanctions against Iran? ------ Marxist professor Richard Wolff is watching capitalism hit the fan. How will the lowest under the capitalist pyramid deal with an economic downturn? ------ Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal joins Thom with a deep dive into the benefits of immigration ignored by Trump's racist pandering. ------ Congresswoman Karen Bass- chair-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus- shares with Thom her view on the unfolding Democratic strategy- both offense and defense. ------ Thom looks at some of the most consequential headlines of the day- Veterans Affairs executive resigns rather than be forced into silence over denouncing Charlottesville neo-nazis, CNN fires Marc Lamont Hill for supporting a two state solution for Palestine, GOP hijinks and more. plus: The war on Christmas? ------ A selection from 'The Next Generation City: The Big Promise of Mid-size Metros' by Mick Cornett. ------ On Talk Media News, Bob Ney's phone connection plays hide and seek while reporting on latest Saudi situation and their corrupting influence over Jared Kushner-- and Thom reveals legislators ready to suppress Net Neutrality for a price. ------ The mentality of Donald Trump, illustrated. And a caller says presidents should have to be educated, not 5th grade dropouts.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/05/18 - Elizabeth Holtzman helped impeach Nixon, her new book makes the case for impeaching Trump, even as further evidence mounts... meanwhile, the new Democratic majority in the House gets organized...

Thom chats with Elizabeth Holtzman, the only remaining member of the House Judiciary Committee that voted to impeach President Nixon, and author of the new book 'The Case for Impeaching Trump'. ------ Thom reviews some of the probably-impeachable crimes Trump has been shown to have committed. ------ Thom reads from 'The Case for Impeaching Trump' by Elizabeth Holtzman. ------ Co-chair of the Progressive Caucus- Congressman Mark Pocan explains from the inside what moves lawmakers are making- Republicans as well as both Progressive and corporate Democrats. Topics include gerrymandering games played by both Democrats and Republicans, Trumps schemes for delaying or escaping impeachment, avoiding the manipulation of rules of congress, the cost of higher education/student loans, tying executive pay to your lowest-paid employee, and more. ------ Ellen Rattner's Talk Media News brings the most intriguing headlines once again, including the more than 6000 missiles America has fired in Afganistan this year. Teresa May takes a beating on Brexit. Facebook's data sales exposed by the Brits. And Trump gets the silent treatment from the other American presidents.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/04/18 - We all have heard the free press is under attack, but Thom gets down to brass tacks with authors Joe Strupp and Matt Taibi. Thom's callers add interesting facts to the stew. Then, 'MASH' actor and acti

How can we keep Democracy if we lose America's free press? Thom speaks with Joe Strupp about his new book "Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness (and Donald Trump) Are Destroying News and How We Can Save It" and the emergence of right wing unbalanced media from the presidency of Nixon and why that audience doesn't care about fact-checking. ------- Continuing the conversation on the present devolution of news coverage, Thom chats with Rolling Stone contributing editor and author, Matt Taibbi on how political campaign coverage and the 24 hour news cycle has lead to cable news following the model of conversational sports media. ------- Callers add their brilliant observations on the state of media today. ------- Thom welcomes actor and activist Mike Farell, president of the group 'Death Penalty Focus' on Mike's work to finally abolish the death penalty. ------- Talk Media News/ Luke Vargas has been keeping his ear to the ground so you don't have to. ------- Thom hears from a few more listeners.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/03/18 - As George HW Bush lies in state, from Nicaragua to North Dakota, has Reaganism come home to roost in the form of massive income inequality? As life expectancy grows shorter in America after 37 years o

As George HW Bush lies in state, from Nicaragua to North Dakota, has Reaganism come home to roost in the form of massive income inequality? As life expectancy grows shorter in America after 37 years of Reagonomics, the middle class has been devastated for many, but will they figure out they've been had? America is becoming a nation of cartels, says Professor Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor under Clinton, and prolific author. Thom asks what we can do about it? Thom further considers the question of massive income inequality, and what effect it will have on the economy when demand is limited by the depressed incomes of ordinary working people. Why hasn't the 'horse and sparrow theory' saved us after 37 years? Listeners respond. Former Republican Congressman Chris Shays engages with Thom on the disaster that is Donald Trump, but with a warning. And he and Thom festively kick back and forth questions surrounding income inequality. And listeners get in the game too. Former Republican Congressman Bob Ney helps Thom put Progressive efforts in Congress in the context of Congresses past. Rich in Washington state wants to know if Republicans will ever admit the deadly serious consequences we live with today that stem from Reaganism.

Mueller catches Trump in lies about his Russian ties, just the latest in a series of Republican presidents passing off significant lies on the American public. ------ Recently re-elected progressive Senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown has a plan to keep American manufacturing here despite the Republican tax cut incentivizing moving factories out of the U.S.. ------ Senator Bernie Sanders has a plan to stop the Pharma Cartel from overcharging Medicare for drugs. And, he's outraged about Trump's support for murderous Saudi Arabia, and Trump's other con jobs. Callers express support for the Progressive platform of Bernie, Sherrod Brown, and Merkeley, as well as there disgust with the lying grifter-in-chief's money-making schemes. ------ As Trump's accountant is raided by the FBI, Thom compares Trump's high crimes to Nixon's. How did we get here?- And should we impeach? Callers respond. ------ Thom reads from 'Proof of Collusion' by Seth Abramson, on Trump's early Russian connections, such as possibly sharing a model girlfriend with an up & coming Vladimir Putin. ------ Progressive Senator Jeff Merkley makes the case for his and Bernie's bills to negotiate fair drug prices for Medicare. ------ Thom deftly takes insightful listener calls on subjects raised during the program.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/29/18 - What should Democratic Party policy priorities be, and how can we communicate them in ways the public catches on to? Many brilliant calls on the subject. And Former Iowa Congressman Bob Ney looks at T

On today's program, a brainstorming session on Progressive priorities to fix our nation's problems as the House Progressive Caucus has elected a Progressive leader for all the Democrats in the house. Thom thinks we need to have a conversation about immigration and protecting American manufacturing to make clear the contrast between us and the racist policies Trump is enacting. Thom engages with insightful callers from across the country add their voices on issues including climate disaster, skyrocketing health insurance costs, caring for people, paid college education, environmental protection, and more.. ------ Thom reads from 'Sideswiped' by Bob Ney. ------ Former Iowa Congressman Bob Ney looks at Trump's support for Saudi Arabia and their murderous war in Yemen. And, has Trump been caught in more lies about his business in Russia? ------ Cindy in Grizzly Flats, California thinks we need to get out of all these wars. And Thom finishes with his thoughts on reforming public education. On today's program, a brainstorming session on Progressive priorities to fix our nation's problems as the House Progressive Caucus has elected a Progressive leader for all the Democrats in the house. Thom thinks we need to have a conversation about immigration and protecting American manufacturing to make clear the contrast between us and the racist policies Trump is enacting. Thom engages with insightful callers from across the country add their voices on issues including climate disaster, skyrocketing health insurance costs, caring for people, paid college education, environmental protection, and more. Thom reads from 'Sideswiped' by Bob Ney.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/28/18 - Today- oligarchy in action as the pharma cartels get away with insane thousand percent price hikes on life-saving medicine, and who cares if some people die? Medicare For All is gaining traction, but i

As the American health insurance industry, along with the pharmaceutical cartels, become increasingly greedy, more people are going without needed medicine and treatments because of insane astronomical price hikes. How can Progressives promote Medicare For All when members of the Democratic party are being bought off with all that crazy health insurance industry money? ------- Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News tells of the time she took Julian Assange a bite to eat, and her Sudanese goat-gift charity, and the most interesting headlines too. ------- Thom reads from Elizabeth Holtzsman's 'The Case for Impeaching Trump'. ------- Representative Mark Pocan reports fresh back from the Congressional Progressive Caucus meeting to answer caller's queries. He's hoping Republicans are just too disorganized to take advantage of their remaining lame duck month. ------- James in Orlando thinks anyone who votes Republican has betrayed the American factory worker.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/27/18 - Political games of chess played around the world: Paul Manafort loses his plea agreement, is Trump's gambit undermined? Mia Love and General Motors are moving their respective pawns. Tom Perez ca

Thom analyzes what the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement could be in the chess game between Trump and his Special Prosecutor. And thoughts given to Mia Love's comments to Trump, and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures. -------- A fascinating reading from 'Age of Discovery: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance' by Ian Goldin. -------- DNC Chair Tom Perez presents Democratic party strategy in the context of Trump's gradual unraveling. -------- With the Senate runoff in Mississippi in play, and with Stacey Abrams still speaking out over the hanky-panky in Georgia, investigative journalist Greg Palast has alot to talk about today. -------- Then, Thom looks at some of the more interesting headlines. -------- Luke Vargas, foreign correspondent, has an analysis of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis- what is the state of play there? -------- Laura in Iowa wants to know what books to use to help teach her kids civics. Thom gives his take on the news of the day including the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement, Mia Love's comments to Trump and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/26/18 - Thom puts Trump's immigration grandstanding in the context of past presidential manipulations. Thom notes the black sea standoff between Russia and the Ukraine and then looks at the current state of t

Thom puts Trump's immigration grandstanding in the context of past presidential manipulations. Thom reads from 'Us Versus Them: The Failure of Globalism'. Ralph Nader chats with Thom about his new book, 'How the Rats Reformed Congress: A Fable'. Thom reads form Ralph Nader's book 'Breaking Through Power: It's Easier than we Think'. Thom notes the black sea standoff between Russia and the Ukraine. And then, he looks at the current state of the American economy. Congressman Bob Ney, fresh back from a long stay in India, has a fascinating conversation with Thom on the latest goings-on. Mark in Maryland wants to know if wages really have stagnated for working people.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/23/18 - Thom takes on the growing gulf of income inequality from a Progressive perspective, taking listener questions. And as the congressional Progressives become the largest caucus within the Democratic Part

Thom launches a discussion on the growing extremes of income inequality, and adroitly takes the issues callers raise on this question. ------- Thom reads from Lawrence O'Donnel's new book- 'Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics'. ------- As congressional Progressives flex their newfound muscles as the largest caucus in the House, Thom once again welcomes the Co-Chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Mark Pocan. Topics include congressional priorities, Trump's official policy of selling out to the Saudis, the kids starving in Yemen as the Saudis continue to drop American bombs, the possible impossibility of bipartisanship, a less-than-shiny new A.G. Whitaker, the delisting of wolves and failing to protect wilderness, immigrants, racism, guns, our reality star president, and sneaky Republican riders & procedural shenanigans likely in the lame duck session. ------- Marcy in Elgin, Texas is tired of hearing Republicans talk about mobs, when the constitution protects our rights to peaceably assemble.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/22/18 - 55 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was shot in the head in Dallas. Today Thom will reveal the close associate of Bobby Kennedy who was the secret source for a book Thom co-wrote with Lamar W

On the 55th year of John F. Kennedy's murder, Thom reveals the secret source and much of the basis of the book Thom and co-author Lamar Waldron wrote naming the true killers. Lamar joins Thom for most of the show to discuss their theory, and additional developments that tie in Brett Kavanaugh as well. ------- Thom reads from 'Legacy of Secrecy: The Long Shadow of the JFK Assassination' by Lamar Waldron and by Thom himself. ------- As Robert Reich argues the Republicans are running the economy into the ground by concentrating most of the wealth produced by our country in the hands of a minority. Thom wants to know when the greed stops when it comes to dynastic families- the 15 wealthiest families are worth a staggering 618 billion dollars, while 80 percent of American families live paycheck to paycheck. ------- Caller Heather in Seattle wants to see a Gore-Beto ticket in 2020, as they both have run on confronting climate change.

Discussing her recent article "Is it Time to Expose the Women Still Celebrating the Confederacy?" Kali Halloway talks institutional racism with Thom. She is the director of the Make it Right project, and she says their nemesis- the United Daughters of the Confederacy- is not an innocuous group. ------- Thom mind-melds with his callers on the subject of racism. Former prison laborer Tony in Alabama speaks up. We hear audio of a police shooting narrowly avoided. ------- How Republicans hijacked the Help America Vote Act and used it to block Democrats from voting. ------- Laura in Santa Rosa and Harriet in Llano try to figure out what in the world right-wingers are thinking, and decode Faux News codewords for racism. ------- Thom discusses the new documentary "The Long Shadow" with filmmaker Frances Causey on the eve of the film's Los Angeles premiere showing. ------- Thom reads from 'Minority Leader' by Stacey Abrams. ------- More from filmmaker Frances Causey. ------- Thom reads from 'Taking Bullets' by Haki R. Madhubuti, chapter title 'Terror Amid Perpetual Empire'. ------- Dan in Granby says Democrats should not shift to the center, stay Progressive to win. ------- Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News knows who's been writing themselves big checks. ------- And finally, Bill in Clifton NJ asks Thom why he actually agrees with A.G. Whitaker about something.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/20/18 - Thom makes the case that the G.O.P. truly is a threat to democracy, because their divisive blame game masks the boiling tensions from real and growing wealth inequality. And will corporate interests be

Today Thom strongly shows that as wealth inequality becomes huge, and Republicans blame working class resentments on minorities to hold power, the trajectory the GOP has traveled since Nixon threatens to end American democracy. And connectedly- while the challenge against Nancy Pelosi has been described by mainstream news as coming from the left, Thom argues that corporate interests are behind the threat posed by the gang of "Five White Men". ------- Journalist James Risen says that Trump has been the most corrosive president on America's free press- even worse than Obama, who tried to put Mr. Risen in jail for his reporting. ------- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News looks at the legality of Trump's asylum ban. Plus- rumblings of Saudi prince MBS facing a possible change of status. ------- Thom looks at more interesting headlines: Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders introduce legislation to compel US pharmaceuticals to stop overcharging Americans. And, it's funny how Ivanka's insecure private email account used for government business is much less of a big deal to the right than Hilary's email was. ------- And finally, David in Cincinnati shares his thoughts about the G.O.P...

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/19/18 - Never a dull moment these days, just another Monday: the terms of a new NAFTA, Seth Arbamson's extensive study of the evidence for Trump's Russian connections, a lifesaving drug now costs thousands of

Thom considers whether Republicans may be guilty of violating not only traditional American values of democracy, but also federal laws including The Help America Vote Act. How should we be improving our voting systems? -------- Callers chime in with their support for Beto in 2020, and other thoughts. Jeanette in Mr. Vernon thinks Democrats will lose if they run another corporate Democrat- and not a Progressive like Beto- for president. -------- The company that makes a life-saving opiate overdose drug has raised the price from $440 to over $2000. What could go wrong? -------- Talk Media News headline time with Ellen Rattner. -------- Laura Wallach of Public Citizen's Tradewatch talks NAFTA 2.0 with Thom. -------- Thom reads from 'Proof of Collusion: How Trump Betrayed America' by Seth Arbramson. -------- And finally, Thom interviews author Seth Abramson as he lays out the accumulated evidence that our president is unduly influenced by President 'Thumbs Up and a Smile' Putin.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/16/18 - Jefferson Smith says we are called in these days to act to bring about a new Progressive Era to restore balance to our democratic nation. But we face 3,749 verified false claims made by Trump since th

Jefferson Smith, sitting in for Thom, makes the case it's time for a second Progressive era in America to fight the excessive extreme and very large difference between the wealth of the rich and the poor, and especially the corrupt government the rich are using their wealth to create. What are we ourselves called to do in these days? ------ Trump's lies are growing in degrees and also number. Daniel Dale from the Toronto Star has verified 3,749 false claims made by Trump since he became president. And hilarity ensues. But what do about it? ------ Natalie Jones, a reporter from the Guardian, has extensively researched the twenty top political donors counted by the size of their donations. Some are what you would expect, but some names will surprise you. ------ Callers chime in and Jefferson eggs them on. Hugh from Odessa is worried about RBG's health. He asks if the Harry Reid rule might apply if she dies in 2020? Kim in New York is not excited about Amazon moving in next door. Johhny in Texas definitely think Nancy Pelosi should step back for someone fresh and new. Cliff is still worried about peak oil and global warming. ------ Luke Vargas, chief foreign correspondent for Talk Media News has been watching North Korea's saucy rail-gunning behavior closely. ------ Jefferson Smith says 'Thank You', and you should too.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/14/18 - The House Progressive Caucus leader Mark Pocan is getting down to business, and he's ready to take calls about it too. Luke Vargas knows what Theresa May coooked up for Brexit. And MSNBC's Lawrence O'D

Congressman Mark Pocan- the House Progressive Caucus leader- talks with the people about our expectations and aspirations as the Democratic blue wave washes over the House of Representatives. ----- Greg Palast is fresh back from getting arrested for facing Bryan Kemp in Florida as reporter, and sneaking into a Trump rally. ----- Foreign Correspondent Luke Vargas tells Thom what Theresa May cooked up for Brexit.... and how Venezuela plans to computer-track its citizens with Chinese technology. ----- Thom reads from 'Playing with Fire' by Lawrence O'Donnell. ----- MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell of television's "Last Word" program speaks about his new book, "Playing with Fire" and shares Thom's recognition of the striking similarities between Beto O'Rourke and the charismatic appeal of the late Robert F. Kennedy. ----- Howard in Indiana and Thom both quote Alexis de Tocqueville's predictions for democracy- he totally called it. And finally, Gary in West Virginia has some advice regarding pigs.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/13/18 : As Republicans quietly dismantle Medicare and the social safety net while peddling hate and fear- what will they do if it stops working? And what should the Progressive response be? Including both rece

Looking at the recent election, Thom asks what the Republicans will do if hate and fear doesn't work for them anymore. Callers respond. ------ Thom reads from 'Mortal Republic- How Rome turned in Tyranny'. ------ Luke Vargas from Talk Media News always has tremendous headlines, the best headlines. ------ Thom reads from Bernie Sanders new book 'Where do we Go From Here?'. ------ Breakfast cereal and orange juice now has measureable amount of glyphosate, what could go wrong? ------ Alex Lawson from Social Security Works has been keeping up with the continued dismantling of the social safety net with fresh moves against Medicare.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/12/18 : Who should Democrats run in 2020 for president? Is it a case of good, better, Beto? And, Igor Volsky is asking America to please put the guns down. Plus- health insurance company corruption, spies on t

Thom reviews Trump's disregard of veterans both on his recent trip to the French Armistice observation and upon his return to the US. Trump protected his hair instead of laying a wreath on the grave of the unknown soldier, sent the troops to whip up immigrant fears, and disregarded military mail-in ballots in his rush to see the elections settled. ------ Climate change contributed to California's historic fires, but Trump's blames the victims for not cutting enough lumber, and threatens to withhold federal funding to California. ----- Igor Volsky of Guns Down, America says we need to financially drain the NRA, and organize Americans to reduce gun violence. ----- Thom reads from 'Fierce Enigmas, A history of the Unites States in South Asia' by Srinath Raghavan. ----- Wendell Potter on TarBell.org is taking corruption in the big health insurance companies, and he knows where the bodies are buried. ----- The latest word on the news with Talk Media News' Ellen Rattner. ----- Thom on the bad behavior of the jetstream, German public education and why our schools suck. ----- Bob in Oklahoma says 'Anything Trump can do, we can do Beto'.....

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/09/2018 - Live from The Nation Magazine in New York City, Thom has great guests today to discuss the next move for Progressive Democrats.

Thom beams in the show from the conference room of The Nation Magazine in New York City, where he sits down to chew on the news with publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel. ------- Thom talks strategy with activist philanthropist Tom Steyer and his call for Trump's impeachment- and whether the Democrats are likely to proceed with it. ------- The author of 'The Horsemen of the Trump-ocalypse', The Nation staff writer John Nichols comes bearing many questions about his home state. How will Wisconsin Republicans welcome their new Democratic governor, since wage-slasher Scott Walker just got a blue wave pink slip? Can the radical changes of the last few years to destroy unions and lower wages be rolled back? Will the Republicans be so low as to remove the governor's power to change his own staff? ------- Joe Madison, host of the Joe Madison show, has been watching the huge protests over the firing of Jeff Sessions, and argues that millennials are ready to make a difference. ------- After an early screening of Adam McKay's new film "Vice" about Dick Cheney, Thom was thunderstruck on the dramatization of Cheney's efforts to dismantle democracy. Thom answers listener questions about the Democrats' strategy now that they will have a controlling majority in the House of Representatives and speculates on the possible outcomes of Trump's illegal appointment of Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker without Congressional approval.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/08/2018 - Live from New York it's.. Thom Hartmann! Post midterms:: What did we learn, where do we go?

Thom examines an insightful new essay in the Guardian, "Is Trump The New Confederate President?" and reflects reasons it may ring true. And Thom's take on Georgia, where Brian Kemp has declared victory as governor, but Stacey Abrams is not conceding. ------- Bob Ney of Talk Media News is happy to say his election predictions were pretty close- and the former congressman still has had his ears to the ground so he can bring us today's chit-chat from Washington. ------- Thom has a discussion with conservative Bryan Pruitt of RedState.com on voter suppression. He questions whether Republicans would so easily accept suppression tactics if it were conservative votes being eradicated. ------- The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Mark Pocan, is the man with the post-election plan. As he and Thom take calls, they count the lessons from the election and contemplate the road ahead. But, what love-letters (with checks in them) will the dastardly lame duck Republicans send the rich and powerful before the year is out? And what sweet jobs will they land next as a result? ------- Greg Palast phones in from Atlanta, where he's been hanging out with purged voters unable to cast a ballot, including, by chance- Martin Luther King's cousin. ------- Thom takes listener calls.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/07/2018 - What Progressives have learned from this election, as votes in Texas, Georgia, and Florida came within a voter suppression whisper of winning what were thought of as safe Republican positions. As Dem

Thom gives his thoughts post-election, including the success of the Democrats winning back the House of Representatives. German politicians are puzzled why the American vote count does not reflect the results. Given the possibility of voter suppression, Thom argues that Beto O'Rourke and Andrew Gillum conceded too soon. ------- As many feel a bit beleaguered, Thom reads from his book 'Walking Your Blues Away- How to Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being'. ------- Thom fields informative and thoughtful listener calls. ------- Thom reads from 'Birthright Citizen- A history of Race and Rights in Antebellum America' by Martha S. Jones. ------- Thom cheers on the departure of Scott Walker before taking listener calls and considering what comes next in Congress. ------- Shawn checks in with Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News with a deep look behind the post-election headlines.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/06/2018 - A full show on ELECTION DAY! - Will voter suppression and right-wing propaganda win a majority for Trump-style fascism? What difference will Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Brian Kemp, the DNC, nuclear

Will voter suppression ensure we continue down the road to Trump-style plutocracy and fascism? Georgia's Brian Kemp rears his counting-challenged head as he unethically supervises throwing out voters in his own election. ///// Triumph the Insult Comic Dog dings Cruz. ///// Thom wonders if the bottom may be quietly falling out of the economic system as treasuries just had the 2nd worst auction since the Great Recession. ///// Caller Glen gets Thom thinking about what kind of deadlock we might be looking at if Democrats hold the House and Republicans hold the Senate. ///// Thom wonders if House/Senate deadlock might look more like congress of the late 1940s, or Congress in the mid 1990s? ///// Civil and Human Rights activist and broadcaster Joe Madison is very concerned about the state of the election. He wants all Democrats to vote this time, and stick together, unlike what we did in the last election. ///// Talk Media News Luke Vargas updates us on all the "Inter-mestic" issues on election day. ///// Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia, and former chair of the DNC reminds Thom of democratic party initiatives to monitor voter suppression and get people to vote. ///// Callers Barry responds. ///// And in other news - Rick Perry let it slip the Trump administration will send nuclear waste to Nevada. And 80 percent of critical American drugs are made in China- so when some of them turn out to be contaminated, we have few other options. And what if there is a conflict with China? ///// The vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee, Michael Blake crosses his fingers and puts a bow on the years-long Democratic push against Trump's looming fascism, and for the positive progressive Democratic party platform in this midterm vote ///// Big fan Dayona asks about a confusing mailout she received that may have been meant to make her think she voted when she did not.

Thom considers the political mood on the eve of the election and looks at interesting stories. A Canadian fan letter sparks Thom's suggestion that America might also use a national medicare identification card for voting, though that would give Republicans one more reason to oppose national health insurance for the U.S. .. Thom reflects on a new Daily Beast article by Matt Lewis that considers the historical backlash advantage for sitting presidents who lose a branch to another party during midterms. ------------ Senator Bernie Sanders phones in to speculate on the implications of the election, the urgency for all voters to cast ballots, and the necessity for Democrats to take the lead in reform. ------------ Thom looks at some interesting stories. ------------ Greg Palast offers suggestions of how to avoid the "back of the bus" ballot treatment at the polls. ------------ Thom reads from 'Proof of Collusion: How Trump Betrayed America', chapter one. ------------ Talk Media News' Bob Ney triangulates how the field stands the day before the election. ------------ And finally, listeners ask why so many boomers on Medicare want to vote for a party working to destroy it. And why do Republicans keep lying about voter fraud?

Thom exposes Trump's lies about the asylum seekers and shares the intense new videos from Immigrant Film Company. Greg Palast joins the conversation and answers listener phone calls about voting as Election Day inches closer. Chris Massicotte of Victory Fund discusses election activism for the LGBTQ community and how to defend freedoms for all. Thom reads from An Uncivil War: Taking Back Our Democracy in an Age of Trumpian Disinformation and Thunderdome Politics by Greg Sargent.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/01/2018 - The midterms are a choice between Fear and Hope. And, we try to put Trump back on the couch, but he can't sit still. Plus, listeners parley with Pocan the Progressive.

Trump and the Republicans are selling baseless fear to win the midterm election; that's all they really have! ------ Trump is activating the primitive, wordless, angry, fearful part of the brain to manipulate us all. Psychoanalyst Dr. Justin Frank returns, author of 'Trump on the Couch' with the science. ------ Thom welcomes back Congressman Mark Pocan to get his sense of the state of politics in the impending election. Callers respond with questions from LGBTQ issues to immigration reform, fears spread about the refugee caravan, and the importance of voter turn-out in this most important midterm election. ------ Joe in Long Beach says Democrats need to speak with passion and simply. ------ Ron in Portland suggests the media stop paying so much attention to Trump.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/31/2018 - Things get scary today as a pro-torture fascist is elected to play father figure to Brasil. Here, Republi-con shenanigans try to build a trap for Mueller. And what could possibly go wrong in America

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/30/2018 - Funny how schools and many parents in Silicon Valley are banning computers and phones from the classroom, while poorer cities go the opposite direction. Meanwhile, Trump continues to take a page from

Thom looks at critical look of the fragility of socially isolated youth growing up with their attention fixed on phone screens. With a consideration of the new book, "The Coddling of the American Mind" co-authored by Jonathan Haidt, Thom reflects on the impact screens have on developing minds including increased suicide rates, and a rejection of digital dependence on their children by Silicon Valley parents. ----------- Listeners call in with very interesting observations and experiences on kid's screen addictions. ---------- Thom wants listeners to vote for the cover of his new book ---------- Trump is following the Nazi's first rule of manipulation - never let the public cool off- so Trump stirs the pot constantly, even if his vitriol leads to mail bombs and mass shootings. ---------- Talk Media News' Luke Vargas has a hot story from London via Iran on why the Saudis really killed Khashoggi. And, how long does it take to walk to Texas from Guatemala? ---------- Callers respond.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/29/2018 - Congressman Ro Khanna gets us ready for the election, Pro Publica looks at the past schemes of the Trump Crime Family- and after so many, many shootings, why do we allow weapons of war on our street

The Republican Party has morphed into a death cult, can its victims be deprogrammed? Congressman Ro Khanna of California is back to take listeners' calls in the countdown to the election. Thom welcomes ProPublica's Heather Vogel, author of in-depth stories of the Trump Crime Family's history of ripping off real estate investors. Thom's take- after so many, many shootings, why do we allow weapons of war on our streets? And isn't this as much about the fear of immigrants as it is antisemitism? Trump's family is taken to court for a fraudulent pyramid scheme. Cliff in California shares his emotion over the murders in Pittsburgh, laying the blame at the feet of Trump. Ellen Rattner with Talk Media News.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/26/2018 - As the midterm congressional election looms, Republicans are pulling every trick they can think of to prevent Democrats from being counted for their vote. Meanwhile the male-ocracy tries to keep a li

After briefly checking in on the CIA's investigation of the Khashoggi murder, Thom spends most of the hour discussing the ongoing voter suppression efforts of the Republican party, as they try to cheat their way to a congressional majority- again. Thom gives specifics as listeners respond. ------ Investigative reporter Greg Pallast checks in on electoral shenanigans, from exit poll 'conforming' to Republican registrars dropping as much as ten percent of the American voters from the rolls nationwide, to back-of-the-bus provisional ballots, and on and on and on. ------ Thom discusses voter suppression with listeners. ------ Donald Trump's history of lying to investors, and other criminal behavior. ------ Listener Julie calls in to say that Indiana votes Trump because they're told to at church, even despite Trump's clear immorality. ------ Victoria Jones brings the story of #metoo prosecution shut down in the United Kingdom by male judges. ------ Thom further discusses the looming election with listeners.

Someone has attempted to assasinate Democrats so often demonized on right-wing media, and the president commented 'They brought it on themselves.' Thom draws a historical parallel to a key turning point in the fascist takeover of Germany. Callers respond. Thom reads from his book 'Screwed - The Undeclared War on the Middle Class and What We Can Do About It. Congressman Mark Pocan takes listener questions on issues including universal health care, midterm elections, and more. Bob Ney beams in from Talk Media News to update us on the political news behind the headlines.

With the frightening news of so many bombs mailed to Democratic targets, Thom revisits the dangers of 'stochastic terrorism'. Is Trump and the right wing gang responsible? ------- Listener Maverick asks what Thom means when he says 'small D democratic' Listener Dana reminds us the immigrant Rupert Murdoch brought us Fox Fascist Fake News- the propaganda running this country. ------- Nancy in Arlington reminds us that Sarah Palin put the crosshairs on congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who was shot in the face by a conservative. ------- Thom describes the horrific situation in central America that Reagan's foreign policy created. Thom interviews Erika Guevara Rosas, an activist with Amnesty International. ------- Ellen Rattner with Talk Media News rattles off the most interesting of the world's headlines. ------- Thom reads from 'The Americas Syndrome' by Betsy Hartmann (no relation to Thom). ------- After the recent incident of black senior citizens getting kicked off the voting bus in Georgia, Thom speaks to LaTosha Brown of the Black Voters Matter Fund to learn about her efforts to combat voter suppression for the Mid-Term Election. Thom follows with an analysis of the shameful racist ad against Andrew Gillum. ------- Thom takes stock of a president who blatantly lies to us daily as he weaves a web of fantasy. Thom connects this with the fascist tactics used in the 1930s. ------- Listeners Mark and Carol chime in.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/19/2018 - The cons sell "Trickle Down Racism" in Trumpworld and hope nobody notices the demolition crew getting ready to knock down what's left of the social safety net.

Thom explains how racism- ever present in the Republican party- has moved from covert subtlety to conspicuous blatancy in an effort to influence voters. A bizarre right wing election ad is analyzed that links the Kavanaugh grievance factor with racial framing to malign Democrats. ---------- Callers chime in on voter suppression, racism, and the impending midterm elections. ---------- Talk Media News lends us Chief Foreign Correspondent Luke Vargas who comes bearing interesting stories; like the Pope goes to North Korea. ---------- Listeners call in on the issues of the day- will voters figure out that Republicans are in the process of mortally wounding social security? ---------- Thom interviews Dr. Joe Romm on the possibility that climate change could spiral out of control. ---------- Listeners call in on eating meat, hoarding weapons, and the ancient origins of aggression.

Thom's take on what's going on in the news. ------- Investigative Greg Palast with the latest on Republican voter suppression- his bombshell- Republicans have purged nearly a tenth of all of the voters nationwide.------- Thom interviews Dakota Bracciali, a witch who is leading a hexing of Brett Kavanaugh. ------- Professor Juan Cole, author of 'Muhammed - Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires'.------- Congressman Bob Ney with Talk Media News on the news behind the news.------- Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls on subjects including the upcoming election, voter suppression, and Republican steps to dismantle social security.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/16/2018 - Thom uses the 'F' word many times throghout the show today - - fascism. Or are we looking more like feudalism? By what ways and means are the elite satisfying their insatiable greed?

Thom looks at the stories of the day. As the Proud Boys begin to be accepted by the Trumpists, what stage of Fascism are we in?- will the right recruit its own armed forces? As we are destroying many other mammal species, are we sawing up our own branch of the evolutionary tree? As we alter out atmosphere, and as the insects are vanishing- bronze-age concepts of hierarchy and superiority may be to blame, so when will we wise up? -------- Bill in Kentucky suggests our exploitation by the elite is starting to look more like feudalism then just fascism. -------- The reality of right-wing violence so far. Listeners and Thom on the growing differences between rich and poor in America as the common people increasingly work to make the rich richer. -------- Thom reads from his book 'Cracking the Code', and shares the lessons he learned from one Goose-ulini. -------- Author Peter Tucker on his article : "Partisan Pollsters Fail Black Progressive Candidates". -------- Thom reads Henry Wallace's 1944 op-ed on American Fascism, which pretty much describes what is happening right now.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/15/2018 - How the world is getting all Trumped up- are we entering a new Guilded Age? Thom, Tom Perez, Johnny in LaMarque, and Bob Ney all have ideas about it. But are we being too polite?

Thom presents the headlines: open society solidarity in Berlin, hurricane Michael, sugar taxes, climate change beer shortages, Elizabeth Warren's ancestry, Supreme Court back voter suppression, Rick Scott's veteran problems. ------- Thom interviews Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee ------- Johnny in LaMarque has a great idea for a movie. ------- Are Democrats too polite when talking to the Trump base? Should they stoop to their level? ------- Bob Ney with his Talk Media News hit parade of the news headlines. ------- How do we unTrump the world? Thom gives a historical analysis of the previous guilded ages, when corporations and the super rich held monopolies on laws, and similarities with or current situation. ------- Brandon in North Carolina wonders why Democrats aren't backing his local Progressive candidate

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/12/2018 - In this mixed up world where the murder-hungry Saudis are our buddies, and Mitt Rommney spits out some deep pro-Trump wisdom... Thom chews on 'America First' with a sharp woman who wrote the book on

Thom's take on the headlines of the day- Saudis, BPA in the blood of retail workers, Mitt Romney, and a sneaky caller. ------- Thom speaks with Sarah Churchwell, professor of American literature at the University of London about her new book, Behold, America: The Entangled History of "America First." and "the American Dream". Thom reads a chapter from Sarah Churchwell's book. ------- Congressman Ro Khanna of California's 17th District answers listener calls with Thom about voter suppression, ending the electoral college and the upcoming election. -------- Bob Ney of Talk Media News looks at the Saudi situation through the lens of his personal knowledge of the Middle East. --------- Jill of Montana calls out a Republican troll.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/11/2018 - Thom asks if may as well draw lots maybe, as the Kavanaugh court gets going with some fresh voter suppression- while monster hurricanes prompt some thought over carbon taxes or other options. One of

Sortition - Thom muses on the idea of picking random lawyers to serve on the Supreme Court, or a random sample of citizens to be in Congress. ---------- Brett Kavanaugh's 5-4 split ruling legalizes one method of voter supression and Hurricane Michael and prisons, ---------- Would a carbon tax help heal the damage done by carbon companies like Exxon-Mobil? Similarities drawn to the tobacco and asbestos industries ---------- Mark Pocan joins us once again, answering listener calls. Thom asks about the straight-up lies Republicans are putting out there in their massive midterm election spending. Congressman Mark Pocan and Thom answer listener questions about understanding universal health care and how to navigate the disinformation about it being spread by conservatives to manipulate the mid-term vote. ---------- Luke Vargas with Talk Media News brings us headlines- Malaysia and the death penalty compared to red and blue U.S. states, dueling Eastern Orthodox Churches, and Chinese intelligence assets.

Thom explains the impact of the new ICCP report, climate change, Hurricane Michael and the possibilities of a carbon tax. ---- Greg Palast is always excited to talk about the vast ballot purge the Republicans are rolling out across the country. ---- Then Thom reads from Medea Benjamin's 'Kingdom of the Unjust- Behind the US-Saudi Connection'. . ---- Next- after the likely murder of US resident and US-Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi embassy in Turkey, Thom speaks with a Code Pink activist Paki Weiland fresh from a large protest outside the Saudi embassy in Washington. . ---- Callers on many issues. . ---- And Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News again dishes the scuttlebutt on today's headlines. . ---- And finally, Bill in Kansas and Thom on the cult of personality built around Trump.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/08/2018 - As Kavanaugh is sworn in multiple times, what is the state of play of the generational strategy being played by the right-wing billionaires, and how can progressives respond in November? Plus, journ

In the wake of the 50-48 Senate vote to put Republican operative Brett Kavanaugh on the supreme court, Thom breaks down the fallout from the vote for Heidi Heitkamp and Joe Manchin. Thom touches on Mike Pence and Columbus Day. And then, Brett Kavanaugh's multiple swearing ins concrete the majority conservative Supreme Court, but does that mean we're losing? Will the November election challenge or support the strategy that wealthy white men are using to hang on to their power? Trumps does his bit using his enormous talent for lying.----Thom reads from 'Warrior Is' by Harley L. Zephier and Robin L. Zephier. ----- Listener Laura engages Thom as to what the conservatives' next moves will be, and how progressives should respond. ----- Thom looks at the bigger picture of the political battle for women's rights. ----- Congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News touches on two stories of people abducted by their governments. ----- Thom continues the thread of conservative's cynical strategy to get power. Could a one-vote margin, and the activation of women's outrage actually be a win for progressives? ----- Listener Heather asks what would happen if the Democrats leaked the final FBI investigation of nine of Kavanaugh's old friends. Thom thinks this is not the end of something, but the beginning of something. ----- Thom describes how the Powell memo has led to the modern conservative strategy, and touches again on how it's all about white elite holding on to power. Trump is helping with his blatant lies- 'every single Democrat has signed the Open Borders bill', that doesn't exist. And other lies that have become normalized. ----- Bulgarian journalist raped and murdered for exposing corruption in Bulgaria. ----- Listener Richard takes us back to the Powell memo, its implementation, and the corporate bent of mainstream media. ----- Conservatives and what they want - to neuter, or even punish the media, as well as those who dare to publicly challenge the elite. Could libel laws be used to silence the uppity? ----- More on bias in the corporate media. ----- Caller John calls out the hypocrisy of some Christians, and draws a line from there to the Trumpist Republican culture of corruption.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/05/2018 - The votes line up for Kavanaugh with one last push from the billionaire propaganda Faux News machine -- But Mimi Kennedy keeps up the good fight -- What is the state of our economy as predator p

Of course there is a huge racist plot again Kavanaugh- what? Or rather, a plot by conservatives to use race to get whites to support Kavanaugh. ----- Actress activist Mimi Kennedy on fighting voter suppression. ----- Would-be aborticide laws in Mike Pence's America ----- Caller Toni says white folks are having a black experience right now. Listener Verity on Predators, Protectors, or Partners... ----- Dr. Richard Wolff on the current state of capitalism. ----- Thom reads from 'The Crash of 2016', on how the Powell memo laid the groundwork for the ongoing conservative takeover. ----- Listener calls:: Supreme Court term limits... The controversy of Conserva-Dems... ----- Who should replace Diane Feinstein? ----- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News on the confusing Amazon pay raise. ----- Thom reads from his book 'Healing ADD', on healing traumatic memories using Neuro-Linguistic-Programming ----- Caller Paul asks 'What is to become of the assault allegations of Brett Kavanaugh?' : he and Thom kick the issues of the week back and forth.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/04/2018 - In science, with TV attack ads, and by outsidering LGBTQs, women, and minorites, Trump and the other rich continue their assault on a free society.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/03/2018 - Who did Trump turn to when Daddy's 400 million petered out? Why do conservative white women stick with the Republicans? How did ten percent of the voters in Georgia get dropped? Who are the people st

0:00 - When rich kid Trump spent all 400+ million dollars he got from his dad, who did he find in the early 2000s to keep bailing him out? ----- 10:31 - Conservative white women, what are they thinking? ----- 24:44 - Voter purge investigator Greg Pallast calls from Georgia, where he attempted to ask Bryan Kemp why he has purged ten percent of Geogian voters from the polls. ----- 34:02 - Thom reads from "Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network" by David Montero ----- 40:00 - Thom quotes Lunatica from the Democratic Underground- who are the people standing behind Trump at his rallies? And, with an executive branch unwilling to enforce rules to manage corporations, new regulations remove safety checks put in after the massive Deepwater Horizon spill. ----- 49:33 - And almost concluding the show today, Talk Media News' Ellen Ratner catches us up with the important and lesser-known headlines with scuttlebutt from Washington insiders.

Thom's take on the many lies of Brett Kavanaugh- the murder conviction Judge Kavanaugh overturned. Who was dating Squi? Who refuted what? Legacy student or not? - - - Documentarian Jack Bryan describes his new movie Active Measures - The Russian Story, documenting Russian involvement in our politics from the 1930s to today. - - - Thom reads to us from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms - What made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great'. - - - Laurie Wallach from TradeWatch.org looks at the new Mexico trade deal from a progressive perspective. - - - Congressman Mark Pocan notes that Brett Kavanaugh likes beer- and otherwise checks the zeitgeist of the electorate, answering listener calls. - - - Thom reads his book 'Walking Your Blues Away - How the Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being.' - - - Thom takes listener calls - Verity in Chicago starts an interesting conversation with Thom about the parasitic and predatory brains out there. Then, who should be trusted to text message every phone in America? - - - Finally, Thom asks why corporate crime convictions are down as much as 90 or even 96 percent?

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 10/01/2018 - Chris Hedges on the decay of America, the implications of a conservative court, more crazed Kavanaugh craziness, and the Macho Paradox

Chris Hedges engages with Thom on the subject of his latest book - 'America, the Farewell Tour' - how the decay of American society has led to isolation, alienation, and despair that manifests itself in self-destructive behaviors. Next- with Kavananaugh's nomination for King of the Court up in the air, what will it mean to have a reliable conservative court? Thom runs through the evidence and the history so far in the many pro-business and pro-elite judgments already. Thom digs into Kavanaugh's past shenanigans. Marty in Pennsylvania asks why the court can't be impartial? Thom runs through the deep history of the games politicians have been playing with the court since the 1860s. Then, The macho paradox - what do men have to do to protect themselves from assault versus what women do? Three men respond. Once again Thom checks in with Bob Ney with Talk Media News, and finally- a listener asks why one of the scandals involving Kavanaugh has been swept under the rug.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/28/2018 - The road to a conservative take over gets rocky with the controversial nominee. But could an even more conservative woman be waiting in the wings?

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/26/2018 - On the eve of the crazy Kavanaugh showdown, how are the billionaires, Russians, and other elites warping our political process to their own ends-- and how can we fight back?

First, yet another accuser piles on Brett Kavanaugh and the Rape-publicans. // Next, Thom interviews Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson, author of 'Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President' to see what evidence she's compiled that the Russians swayed our election in favor of Trump // Representative Mark Pocan takes listener from the swarm of outraged progressives. // Thom reads from the afterword of 'The American Revolution of 1800' by Dan Sissom. // Talk Media News' Ellen Ratner calls in from the United Nations, where Trump just ran a meeting of the Security Council- Ellen tells us about the conservative woman waiting in Kavanaugh's wings, and Trump's new blood-stocked million dollar limousine, and other stories. // And Thom reminds us what is at stake if the billionaire-libertarian-Republican-grifters get control of the judicial branch of government- and how does that connect to Trump's threats to shut down the FBI investigation into his campaign by potentially firing the Justice Department's Rod Rosenstein? And why are Wilbur Ross, Paul Manafort, and so many others around Trump seem to be tied to Russian money? // Finally, listener Mary asks what it will take for the Democrats to get angry?

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/25/2018 - Big picture Republican strategy: dismantle the modern state through judicial dominance and expanded executive power... with a large dose of voter suppression and manufacturing a crisis with Iran might

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/24/2018 - Do you belive the victims? Corporate capitalism and 'hostile sexism' set the scene, while the accusers pile up, and Democrats pile on a certain Republican operative-wannabe-Supreme.

As a second and even a third woman comes forward with allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Thom reaches out to Maya Raghu of the National Women's Law Group, originators of the Believe Survivors project. Listeners respond.
Thom reads from the forward he wrote for 'All The World's a Stage', the biography of Dennis Weaver.
Bob Ney of Talk Media News brings his deep analysis of the headlines.
Morris from Los Angeles asks about impeaching Supreme Court Justices, and other listeners call about Kavanaugh.
Political commentator Chauncey Devega weighs in on the concepts of 'hostile sexism' and 'corporate democracy'.
And finally, listener Jack brings us back to Kavanaugh - can a man really change his nature as he ages?

Jefferson Smith asks the big questions as Thom heads to California for the Bill Maher show.
Jodi Jacobson, president and editor in chief of Rewire News takes a look at the Kavanaugh hearing from a feminist perspective, and what lessons can be learned from it.
Jeff answers listener calls about the news of the day and muses deeply on where we are- or should- be going... with a big emphasis on the fundamental importance of kindness.
Talk Media News' Luke Vargas brings stories about the White House Whisperer, refugees, and trade negotiations.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/20/2018 - Deaths from Hurricane Florence - and could a Kavanaugh nomination lead to a return of illegal abortion deaths in America?

Thom considers the impact of the pig and chicken sheds in which millions of chickens and tens of thousands of pigs drowned after Hurricane Florence passed over the Carolinas.
Then, Thom's take on the continuing question of Kavanaugh's nomination and allegations he is an attempted rapist. Listeners open their hearts and stories as they respond. Could illegal abortion deaths be returning to America on a large scale?
And Black Lives Matter activist, author, and Podcaster DeRay Mckesson is in studio to discuss his book 'On the Other Side of Freedom'.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/18/2018 - The politics of Us versus Them - nationalist and fascist forces at work.

In Thom's take: As Trump's election all about racism and sexism, and not so much about "Economic Anxieties?" If so, then dp Trump voters mind much if Kavanaugh sexually assaulted someone or if Trump used the n-word? Why are so many despair deaths occurring in Trump-voter counties?
Listeners respond.
Thom reads from "Minority Leader" - by Stacey Abrams and "Taking Bullets" by Haki R. Madhubuti.
And we hear from Professor Jason Stanley, author of "How Fascism Works - The Politics of Us and Them" on whether America really is becoming a nationalist fascist state.
Plus Luke Vargas from Talk Media News, and more good stuff from Thom and his listeners.

Thom starts the show with his take on the recent possibly criminal revelations of Paul Manafort and Brett Kavanaugh, and related twists and turns in the news. Next, Thom reads from "The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business" by Christopher Leonard. After that Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore (a member of the Progressive and LGBTQ Equality caucuses and a member of the Congressional Financial Services Committee) checks in with Thom on the subject of financial policy and the struggle for equality. Then, Thom welcomes back Luke Vargas of Talk Media News on American-Canadian border law and other goings-on of note. Thom reads from his book "The Last Hours of Humanity: Warming the World to Extinction" . Callers raise issues of millennial voting, abortion, Serena, measuring unemployment, alternative curse words, and positive political commercials.

Thom confronts author, Bradley J. Birzer about his controversial new book, In Defense of Andrew Jackson, the treatment of American Indians and the comparisons between Jackson and Trump.
In a study from his book- The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, Thom examines Native American culture as well as a reading from Warrior Is by Harley and Robin L. Zephier on the subject of their Lakota ancestor who killed Colonel Custer at The Greasy Grass Battle, aka Little Bighorn.
Christopher Massicotte of the Victory Fund Campaign explains that the coming blue wave election will also be a rainbow wave with a historic number of LGBTQ candidates.
Thom gets a chance to check in with Mark Pocan- will the Democrats hold firm in the Senate against Kavanaugh? How can the president deny 3000 people died in Puerto Rico?
And Thom tells us about an effort by banks led by J.P. Morgan to get governments to back possible bank losses in the stock market in the event of a crash.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/12/2018 - When big pharma takes advantage of us with extreme drug prices, and Republicans game elections, and climate change adds fury to natural disasters- what can we do about it all?

Thom analyses the corruption of the pharmaceutical business as drug companies flaunt ethics and do anything for money. Listeners call in with their often life and death experiences.
With the approach of what may be a historically damaging hurricane, Thom examines the willful blindness of climate change by governments under the sway of Republican greed.
Davis Hammet, president of activist group Loud Light details voter suppression ongoing in Kris Kobach's Kansas, and what can be done about it.
And, Ellen Rattner drops in from Talk Media News with the most interesting headlines.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/11/2018 - A look back at the September 11th attacks- and after almost 17 years of war- where are we now, and how could it have been different?

As we look back on the way the Bush administration used September 11th to try to build political capital, make their friends rich, and reduce our civil liberties, and as the endless war continues almost 17 years later, Thom looks back and also forward with Medea Benjamin from Code Pink, longtime antiwar activist, and author of the new article 'War Profiteers: The US War Machine and the Arming of Repressive Regimes'.
Callers respond with their experiences, losses, and thoughts about 9/11.

Today, Thom walks us through the great many surprising and not-so-surprising revelations resulting from the Kavanaugh hearings. And caller Kino wants to talk about Republicans he says are organizing to retire 'Uncle Donnie'.
Then, Thom sits down for a fascinating talk with Minister Jonathon Wilson Hartgrove to find out what evangelicals are feeling about our current president.
From the body language department- a runny-nosed Trump supporter is seen to wipe her nose on the flag in the background of a Montana rally, and a woman in the background of the Kavanaugh hearing appears to flash a white power sign- twice.
Talk Media News' Bob Ney once again tosses the headlines back and forth with Thom- Obama warns the Democrats to get young people to the polls.. and who wrote the White House letter?.. and what is Giuliani really up to?
Finally, Thom powerfully sums up the big picture strategy being pursued by the money-backed conservative movement.

Representative Mark Pocan takes listener calls on Kavanaugh, collusion, and corruption in Washington. Dick Durban grills Kavanaugh with the pesky truth. Ellen Ratner brings us up to speed with the most interesting political headlines in just seven minutes: Bob Woodward's new book on Trump, Trump wants libel instead of free speech, what's behind the Kavanaugh hearing, Male 9-11 survivors with breast cancer, and Progressive Democrats displacing the DLC, and a story about Russians too! And finally Thom educates us on the importance of the controversial legal principle of Chevron deference.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/04/2018 - As Bret Cavanaugh goes before the Senate to be considered for the Supreme Court- who is this man, and how would America change with a Republican operative on our high court?

Today, Thom considers the implications of long-time Republican operative Bret Cavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court- who is this man and who would he really serve on the Supreme Court? We hear much of Congressperson Sheldon Whitehouse's statement at the Senate hearings. Callers respond. Then- Dawn Laguens from Planned Parenthood on the chances a Republican Supreme Court could make abortion illegal. Next, Bob Ney with Talk Media News reflects on Republican strategy- as Trump seems to challenge his own staff, could he be guilty of obstruction of justice? And finally, Congresswoman Amy Klobuchar, speaking at the hearing, shares her thoughts on defending the rule of law and American traditions of justice.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 9/03/2018 - As America grapples with itself, grifters, democrats, the National Enquirer, and a very religious vice-president take their turns on the national stage.

Today, Michael D'Antonio delves into the man who is America's vice-president in a conversation about, and a reading from his book 'The Shadow President- The Truth about Mike Pence'. In Thom's take- in the wake of the catch-and-kill practices of the National Enquirer, has this country become a nation of grifters at every level? Author and social critic Thomas DiLorenzo and Thom trade jabs on the appropriate role of the government. And then Thom gives DNC chairman Tom Perez a chance to answer questions about the charges that the Democratic party is taking oil company money. And finally, Dan in Orlando puts in a good word for Andrew Gillum.

Today- racism in 2018's America. First, radio personality Chauncey Devega wonders whether Trump voters would rather abandon democracy than share power with people of color? Then, Thom goes head to head with James S. Robins, an author who argues we should not remove confederate monuments. Listeners chime in with their experiences, views, and hopes. An Iowa caller points out the hypocrisy of villainizing all undocumented workers that do the dirty work in Iowa. Thom looks at American origins with a reading from 'Settlers: The mythology of the white proletariat' by J Sakai. And Paul from East Texas brings his different opinion.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 8/30/2018 - The consequences of Republican exploitation of racism for poltical gain, and of government debt- meanwhile- Did Trump shoot someone on 5th avenue?- the media response.

On today's program, Thom's take on Republicans strategy to fan the flames of racism for political gain in a country where prison is still a legal form of slavery. Listeners respond. Then Thom discusses the national prison strike with former Republican and former federal inmate Bob Ney of Talk Media News. Economist Richard Wolff explores the question of government debt. And finally, Trump shoots someone on 5th Avenue, maybe.

Today- on a crowded earth, will the emerging 40% deadly strains of avian flu in China be the crisis that lets Trump implement fascism? And why won't China help the CDC develop a vaccine? Then- Tom Perez, chair of the DNC, gets a chance to answer charges that the Democrats have voted to accept fossil fuel money- is that accurate? Talk Media News' Michael Olesker takes us behind the latest headlines- from the halls of Washington to the Vatican. Greg Palast considers what is really going on behind the scenes with Mexico's AMLO and the new NAFTA? Nicholas in Mexico calls in with his theory. All that, and more, on another information-dense episode of T.T.H.S. ...

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 8/27/2018 - Keeping up with the news with the help of Thom, Ro, and Bob.

Thom catches up with the news of the day. Representive Ro Khanna takes calls on voter suppression, supporting business, and other issues. Bob Ney with Talk Media News considers the renegotiation of NAFTA. Fred in Chino reminds us it is a myth that American teachers have tenure.

As Jefferson Smith continues in Thom's stead, he makes the case that we need more than impeachment as the red wall begins to crumble. How to reform the corrupt apparatus? Listener Carol likens the game to chess, the pawns are falling, but we still have to get past Ivanka the Queen. Johnny in LaMarque agrees with Jefferson that we have to think bigger. Bob Ney with Talk Media News counts the rats jumping the sinking ship. And what are the 'big digs' we can use to encapsulate criticism of the right? And finally, Jefferson looks for commonality with a Trump voter.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 8/23/2018 - In search of real solutions as we reach for a new progressive era.

Jefferson Smith continues in Thom's stead today, putting the struggle for justice in a larger context. Listeners offer possible solutions. John Nichols from The Nation magazine speculates on what Michael Cohen's conviction says about the duty to impeach Trump. David Arkush of Public Citizen's Climate Program explains the need to challenge Trump's efforts to increase coal production and carbon pollution. Stephen Spaulding of Common Cause examines the impact of Michael Cohen's recent revelations. Tim Carr of Free Press media group alerts us about the jeopardy to net neutrality. Bob Ney with Talk Media News offers his careful analysis of the upcoming congressional election- which side does he predict will get a majority? And finally, rapid-fire listener thoughts on impeachment.

Today- things you have to try to believe in order to be a Republican, plus Thom's takes on the latest developments. How to respond to people who think Trump is making life wonderful. Marxist economist Richard Wolff explains the showdown between Trump and the Fed over interest rates. Luke Vargas with Talk Media News takes us behind the headlines. Callers Mark and Margo remind us about keeping emotional balance in the face of so much bad news. And how is Jimmy Carter living today? We find out. ------ Word of the day: pleonexia.

On today's program- Thom asks how Democrats should approach impeachment: is it an issue to run on? Listeners call in with their thoughts on impeachment; and who should be criminally prosecuted? Bob Ney with Talk Media News brings the latest on Trump getting caught up lying to his own White House lawyers. And, Thom asks if it is time for Democrats to reclaim the world socialism. All that, and a parakeet, on today's Thom Hartmann show.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 8/17/2018 - Listener calls and Thom's takes as we confront this age of inequality.

Many interesting listener calls and Thom's takes in today's episode- Global warming: what you can do to reduce the carbon pollution you cause- Turkey and evangelicals- The games American oligarchs play- Primaries: Closed or Open?- HAARP: is the government controlling the weather?- Should we paste our flag stamps upside down? Brett Cavanaugh caught lying to congress- And who's really extreme in this new age of inequality? Plus, Luke Vargas from Talk Media News describes how our Syria policy has changed with the turmoil of Trump's administration.

Thom's gives his take on Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act, the detrimental impact of Ronald Reagan, and protecting military service members from predatory financial practices. Listeners respond, and pose questions on tariffs, public education, and the plus side of abandoning civilization. Economist Richard Wolff explains the real underlying crisis in Turkey is one of debt and an international business cycle failing over from boom to bust. Bob Ney of Talk Media News catches us up with the ongoing setup for a possible showdown with Trump. And Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. explains the case he recently led that resulted in a recognition that Monsanto's weed-killer Roundup is carcinogenic. Lastly, Thom advises a listener why they need to think more deeply about the issue of health insurance.

Greg Palast drops in to catch us up on election shenanigans, including the hacking of the system that stores the Florida voter rolls. Thom picks up interesting news stories, including a panicking Ted Cruz running attack-ads against a surging Beto O'Rourke. Ellen Ratner catches us up with the legality of gay baking, and primary election results around the nation including one won by an out transsexual. Representative Mark Pocan and Thom take your calls as we look forward to the midterm congressional election less than three months away.

Today, a fascinating interview as Thom and former CIA agent turned author Malcolm Nance speculate on what was really decided at the Trump-Putin secret summit in Helsinki. Thom connects the dots on what could be a huge story as Florida congressmen from both parties report the Russians have infiltrated the voter registration system there. Has this resulted in two percent fewer Democrats on the rolls? Trump calls Amarosa a 'dog' and other news stories of the crazy new normal. Next, Dr. Joe Romm wonders if we're getting dangerously close to catastrophic climate change. Kymone Freeman of We Act Radio and Black Lives Matter looks at the failure of the police-escorted alt-right rally this weekend as well as the overt racism coming out of the White House and other haters. Luke Vargas updates us on our showdown with Turkey- all that, plus Thom's take on listener calls.

An information-thick episode today as Thom takes us on a tour of the most interesting and often little-noticed stories in the news today, including a major forest fire deliberately set in California by an alt-right conspiracist. Congressman Bob Ney drops in with the view from Washington DC on what's happening. And finally, Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener calls and concerns.

CleanThom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 8/09/2018 - Issues of immigration, wages, and jobs while we quietly renegotiate NAFTA. And headlines, The Storming of the Presidency, and conservative propaganda on welfare refuted.

On today's show- Thom's take on Laura Ingram's reaction to immigration and a changing America. Then, Lori Wallach of Global Trade Watch catches up with the quietly ongoing negotiations for a new NAFTA. Callers discuss immigration, NAFTA, and how we're treating our soil. Congressman Bob Ney with Talk Media News looks at the nuts and bolts of the outcome of the special election in Ohio, plus other stories. Thom reads from 'Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and The Storming of the Presidency' by Joshua Green. Then finally, author Nancy Altman of Social Security Works refutes pervasive conservative propaganda meant to destroy support for the social safety net.

As the special election in Ohio remains too close to call, Greg Palast, investigative reporter specializing in elections explains the methods used to disenfranchise thousands of voters in that district. Progressive Caucus Congressman Mark Pocan fields listener calls to get an inside view of politics in the House. Thom and Ellen Rattner from Talk Media News highlight interesting stories in the headlines. And finally, chairman of the DNC Tom Perez explains his party's strategy for special elections and midterms.

On today's program - saving the planet from the corrosive influence of reality TV. Nelliberals try to break Canadian health care, social security, medicare, and other public services. Caller Ray brings up issues of demandingness and empathy. Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause asks whether Trump has violated election law. Luke Vargas stops in with the world news, and finally Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian-American Council gives his perspective on the possibility of war with Iran.

Chauncey DeVega helps us prepare for the end of the racially-driven fascism of the Trump presidency. Republican commentator Rick Wilson describes his new book- 'Everything Trump Touches Dies'. And finally in the Talk Media News segment congressman Bob Ney- who speaks Farsi and knows Iran well- apprises us on the danger of the situation there as the first round of Trump sanctions takes effect. And, Jared calls in to discuss deplatforming Alex Jones, and the questionable origin of conspiracy theory qAnon.

On today's program, Thom looks at the conservative movement- the ways that players including Reagan and the Koch brothers kept us from facing global warming, and pushed policies that increased economic inequality- all while manipulating poor whites with racist rhetoric. And then- how Donald Trump jumped in the vehicle others built and drove away. Will he drive us off a cliff? Thom takes your calls, and Luke Vargas with Talk Media News catches us up on world headlines.

On today's program, Thom talks with Dr. Michael Mann- who first coined the term 'the hockey stick' to describe the unprecedented rapid rise in atmospheric CO2. We find out the data coming in suggests global warming is happening even more rapidly than expected. Congressman Bob Ney catches us up with the news from Washington's perspective. Dr. Richard Wolff stops by, and so does Charlotte in Tallahassee, and other intriguing callers.

On today's episode, Luke Barnes with ThinkProgress explains the fringe-right conspiracy theory QAnon. Then, Thom asks whether the millionaire-backed libertarians are winning in their attack on American institutions that protect the common person. Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News catches us up with what's really going on in the world. Trump attacks the Free Press, and Paul in East Texas tries to end the show with a different point of view.

On today's program, Tom asks why the mainstream media won't cover important issues like climate change, trumped up wars, and voter suppression, all of which are having massive consequences for the world we live in. To discuss this, Thom is joined by Russ Baker who has written extensively on the Bush family. Thom is also joined by Greg Palast, who doggedly pursues hard evidence of the methods used by Republicans to manipulate elections. And, Luke Vargas from Talk Media News drops in to update us on the state of international politics.

Tom considers evidence suggesting that Trump might use war with Iran as a pretext to declare martial law. For perspective on this , he checks in with holocaust survivor Dr. Henry Oster- author of 'Kindness of the Hangman'- for his perspective on the creation of the fascist German state. Fellow commentator Juan Cole, who has written on the subject of US-Iran relations, gives his opinion. Then, Congressman Bob Ney from Talk Media News drops in to discuss the events of the day. All this, plus listener calls and a reading from 'Why Buddhism is True' by Robert Wright.

The Tax Cuts are why worker wages are falling off the edge and why Elizabeth Warren's 50% Tax Rate will raise your Paycheck & Quality of Life. Also, Will Bunch drops by to talk about Reality Winner, who warned us all about Trumps ties with Russia and is still in prison.

Congressman Ro Khanna and Thom take your calls. Thomas Frank drops by to discuss his new book, Rendezvous with Oblivion, Reports from a Sinking Society. Also, Professor Jason Stanley joins us to talk about how fascism works.

Thom discusses the Ends Justify the Means - The GOP Likes A Rigged Election Even If It's The Russians. Then Prof. Richard Wolff joins us to ask - What Does "Vienna's Affordable Housing Paradise" Inform Us About a Healthy Middle Class? And finally, Jeff Sharlet - The Religious Right Has Become So Power Hungry that It's Being Infiltrated By Russian Spies.....

Is Trump Setting Up the Next Holocaust? And When Is It Time To Use That Word Again? How Important is History? And what's the parallel between Reagan stealing Carter's debate prep and Trump taking stolen Dem data on Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.? How Complicit Is The GOP and Fox-So-Called-News with Trump? They & the Billionaires that Support Them Are All Refusing to Put America First. And finally, Craig Aaron joins us to discuss net neutrality.

Jefferson Smith takes your calls. John Nichols joins us to discuss the Supreme Court. Jonathan Chait drops by to talk about his article Will Trump Be Meeting With His Counterpart — Or His Handler?A plausible theory of mind-boggling collusion. And finally, Norman Solomon comes on to talk about securing our elections.

Professor Nancy MacLean joins us to discuss neoliberalism. Professor Richard Wolff comes by to ask, Is it great to be a worker in the U.S.? Not compared with the rest of the developed world. Thom takes your Anything Goes Fourth of July Week calls.

Anything Goes Fourth of July Week continues with Congressman Mark Pocan taking your calls. Also, Prof. Mark Tushnet talks about judicial review. George Monbiot joins us to discuss his new book Out of the Wreckage: A New Politics for an Age of Crisis. And finally, Dr. "Barry" Reeves comes on to discuss the dire situation in Honduras.

DNC Chairman Tom Perez is here to discuss Superdelegates getting Rolled Back, Supreme Court & Midterms, as well as the detention centers in Texas. We Have No Alternative Other Than To Take Over The Democratic Party! Also joining us, Ani Zonneveld on the Impact of Muslim Ban.

What do we do about White Extinction Fear? A Debate with Julio Rivera - What Kind Of Damage We The GOP Do With Their Proposed Cuts to Social Security & Medicare? Also,Dr. Michael Mann comes to discuss, Holy Moly! Antarctica is Melting More Than Twice as Fast as in 2012. And finally, Jamal Abdi discusses Trumps new Muslim Ban.

What if Sarah Sanders came in to your business? Is the GOP dinner denial a warning? Zero tolerance means something very different than what you think. We already have been shown what parent/child separations do. Also, Medea Benjamin joins us to discuss North Korea, Iran, Yemen and more.

Thom and Congressman Mark Pocan take your Anything Goes Friday calls. Also, Dan Abrams joins us to discuss his new book Lincoln's Last Trial: The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency and how it relates to current day politics.

The fall of the American empire, the next step of turning America into a third world country - combining the education and labor dept. Trump's exec order cosmetic only - his base hates children of color. Also, Chauncey DeVega stops by to discuss why the mainstream media won’t discuss the truth about Stephen Miller. Jeff Cohen also comes to talk about what killed the democrat party.

Why Is the GOP Pro-Life Until Babies Are Born But Not After? While We Are All Focused on the Abuse & Terrorization of Babies & Children - There is a $5.4 Trillion Attack on Our Safety Net. Will Trump Fire AG Rod Rosenstein This Week? Also, Greg Palast - Why We Are Suing Ohio & Kansas. And finally the Aden Sisters of the Aden Forecast drop by to discuss trade, the Euro, the dollar and more.

Children in jail & separated from parents - what's the source of this cruelty? Are only the hard core racists left in the GOP? Senator Jeff Merkley is back to talk about it. Also, Frank Schaeffer drops in to talk about his new book, Letter to Lucy: A Manifesto of Creative Redemption for the age of Trump Fascism and Lies.

Thom asks "What did Trump negotiate for the US?" Also, Amy Siskind drops by the studio to talk about Trump and her new book The List: A Week-by-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year. And finally Prof. Richard Silberstein comes by to talk about neuoscience, Steady State topography as well as the difference between Australian and American politics.

Who really made "the deal" with North Korea? China or us? If Trump is so good at peace talks- where is "the deal" with Iran, Syria and Cuba? Was there no Trump hotel possibility? Senator Sherrod Brown drops in to talk about the Ohio Voter Purge and Senator Jeff Merkley talks about the detention centers. Greg Pallast is also here to talk about the Voter Purge as well. Then, Congresswoman Barbara Lee discusses de-nuclearization...

Net neutrality died today... Also, Congressman Ro Khanna takes your calls. Thom asks "Even in the time of Trump - could the democrats keep lose big if they don't take on the billionaire class?" Stephanie Miller also drops by with a big announcement you won’t want to miss. And finally, Lori Wallach asks "for G7 - Trump's racism and misogyny are ok - but trade is intolerable? Why?"

Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls. Dr. Richard Wolff drops in to talk about G7 - How did the modern world world trade system come about and what is its future? Also, America's Lawyer Mike Papantonio discusses the Bayer-Monsanto merger. And finally, Lamar Waldron talks at lentgth about the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.

Are the rich white boomers taking of millennial wealth or is something else happening? Why didn't the agents arrest 1 CEO instead of 114 undocumented people? Also, Mike Lux drops in to discuss how to be a Democract in the age of Trump? And finally, Comcast has failed us all, no calls today - thanks to monopolies!

Does America need to hold a special election for president in Nov 2018? Also, Senator Jeff Merkley drops by to ask “what are they hiding?” He was barred from seeing the inside of a makeshift detention center at a shuttered Walmart in Brownsville TX. And finally Greg Palast is here to talk about Kris Kobach, Ted Nugent, and their big gun.

Can Trump not only pardon himself but get re-elected too? Also, is refusing to bake a cake for a white supremacist different than for a gay couple? What about serving at a lunch counter? Has populism been ruined by the right & how can we take it back? And finally, Dr. Joe Romm talks about his new book “How to go Viral”

Anything goes Friday with Thom and Congressman Mark Pocan. Also Michael Pollan drops by to talk about the Psychedelic Renaissance happening now. And finally, Executive Producer Shawn Taylor finishes out the end of the show taking your calls.

Where Is Melania? Did she escape through the sink hole on the White House lawn? Pardoning Dinesh D'Souza - This Is Who Authoritarians Like To Bond With and a Message to Cohen & Hannity - I'll Save You If Convicted. Also, Dr. Richard Wolff on the Volcher Rule Reprieve for Big Banks.

Julio Rivera vs Thom - Trump Style Authoritarianism...are we there yet? Check out my Alternet Piece. Would Impeachment Help Or Hurt Democrats? Why Tom Steyer Doesn't Care What Nancy Pelosi Thinks. John Perkins is here to talk about "Taken" & the Economic Hitmen. And finally, Jordan Chariton reporting in on the state of Flint, Michigan.

We Must Understand What We’re Up Against - American Style Fascism in 2018 & Defeating Neo-Fascism, Neo-Authoritarianism & Corporate/Billionaire Corruption. Also, Congressman Darren Soto discusses where are the missing 1500 babies & children? And finally, Jeff Cohen dropped by to discuss the media and his new movie "All Governments Lie."

Rev. Bill Keller Vs Thom - How Right Wing Evangelicals Justify Nuclear Armageddon By Forcing the U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem? Also, Have Car Dealers Figured out a New Way to Rip Us Off - It happened to me & how I dealt with it! And finally,Professor Richard Wolff is here to discuss Harley-Davidson: How The Tax Cuts Really Work.
We will be off this Friday and Monday in observation of the holidays. We will return on Tuesday the 29th.

Is America creating internment camps for Brown children? Is it because Trump & GOP thinks they are animals & not human? Also, Lori Wallach on Working People Vs Global Profits. And finally, Congressman Keith Ellison exposing extreme inequality Between CEO and worker pay

Tim Shorrock talks about how will Trump react to a bloodied nose by N Korea? Also, 40% in U.S. can't afford middle-class basics. Chauncey DeVega discusses what drove white voters to Trump? And finally, the latest on Iran with Jamal Abdi, VP of NIAC.

Why Trump is protecting jobs in China? Also, a recent study shows more young people are depressed than ever - could it be Student Debt, Global Warming and Corrupted Politics? And finally, the latest B******t Jobs with Author Prof. David Graeber.

Senior VP of Democract Alliance Julie Kohler discusses her article "Why 2018 Might not be the Year of the Woman", also Dr. Alex McFarland debates Thom on "Socialists" Ouster of ROTC on campus, and Thom takes your calls!

Trump Does Not Understand the Independence or Mission of the UN & Is it Possible That the Only Mission of a Trump Presidency is to Make Money. Also, Dr. Richard Wolff on "What's Next Now that the Tax Cuts Are In? " Also, America's Lawyer, Mike Papantonio on Judicial Appointments & his book.

Activist & Actor Mimi Kennedy on Roy Moore and the Vote. You Can't Be President and Be Against Women - Impeach Trump! I signed Tom Steyer's petition a long time ago! Plus the 'Break the Internet' revolt to 'Save Net Neutrality' is on...

Many topics today!. Trump wants to take server tips away, A day in the life of Joe Republican. How many would be happy to see their 14 yr old hit on by a 30 something? Special Guests: Larry Cohen (Board Chair of Our Revolution), Greg Palast (Journalist, Author, Filmmaker), and Bob Fritakis (Attorney, Author, and Professor of Political Science in the Social & Behavioral Sciences Department-Columbus State Community College).

Lots on the show today. Senator Al Franken steps down - Does this begin the impeachment process for President Trump? Alex Lawson & Ebony Land from Social Security Works are here....Also - Kymone Freeman, We Act Radio, stops by.

CleanGOP Wants to Take Away Your Healthcare to Pay for Tax Cuts for the Rich

How long will Shep Smith last at Fox-so-called-News? He blew u the Uranium One conspiracy theory. Keith Ellison is here to talk Tax plan. Also, Thom asks conservative Julio Rivera: "Trump doesn't give a rats ass about Puerto Rico because they speak Spanish and have dark skin... what are you going to do about it, Julio?"

US journalist facing a felony charge this week. Also, Mark Ruffalo is here to talk about Gov. Brown. Also, when do you start calling GOP senators lobbyists? They no longer serve the people, they only serve greed.

Thom asks "Is This the End of the 3000 Year Run of Patriarchy?" Also guest Larry Cohen, Board Chair of Our Revolution and the Democracy Initiative. Plus - WCPT Radio personality and staff writer of the Chicago Reader, Ben Joravsky on Chicago politics.